The opening day of the 2025–26 Vijay Hazare Trophy had a bit of everything. Sure, the veterans showed up Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma both hammered centuries, doing what they do best. But the real buzz came from Jharkhand’s Ishan Kishan. He didn’t just play well; he tore up the script for one-day cricket. His innings were bold and wild, and honestly, it felt like he was rewriting the rules right there on the field.
The Return Of The Titans: Kohli and Sharma
Virat Kohli pulled on the Delhi jersey after 15 years, and, wow, he made it count. Chasing a challenging total against Andhra, he just took control, reaching his 58th List A hundred like it was routine and, along the way, breezing past 16,000 runs in the format.
He got out for 131, and Delhi won comfortably by 4 wickets. Honestly, nobody chases better than him.
Meanwhile, over in Jaipur, Rohit Sharma put on a show of his own. Facing Sikkim, he hammered his way to a century off just 62 balls and didn’t stop there.
He wrapped up with a thunderous 155, peppered with eight of those classic Rohit sixes. What started as a tight chase turned into a cakewalk. Safe to say, he’s back in domestic cricket—and he’s not messing around.
Ishan Kishan’s Record-Breaking Carnage
Honestly, Ishan Kishan stole the show that day. Batting for Jharkhand, the left-hander tore into the opposition, hammering 125 runs from just 39 balls. He sent the bowlers into a daze, hitting boundaries almost at will.
When he raced to his century in no time, the crowd knew they were watching something special. It wasn’t just fast—it was ruthless, the kind of power-hitting you rarely see in List A cricket. Kishan didn’t just score runs; he made a statement. With a strike rate that looked straight out of a video game, he showed everyone he’s more than ready for the big leagues.
A Golden Day For Indian Cricket
Bihar smashed a world record with their 574-run total, turning the first day of the Vijay Hazare Trophy into something you just couldn’t take your eyes off. Kohli showed off his textbook technique. Rohit made batting look easy, crushing the ball with that trademark power. Then Kishan brought pure, wild aggression. Three huge centuries, three different styles, all in one match. It’s moments like these that remind you just how deep India’s cricket talent runs.
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